Here we have collected some great resources for anyone interested in learning more about wildfires and their impact on homes and property. You can find information on wildfires, including where they have occurred recently and what caused them to start. You'll also find tips on how to protect your home from wildfire damage. These include tips on creating a defensible space around your home, clearing brush from around the perimeter and adding fireproof materials to your home.
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Here we have collected some great resources for anyone interested in learning more about wildfires and their impact on homes and property. You can find information on wildfires, including where they have occurred recently and what caused them to start. You'll also find tips on how to protect your home from wildfire damage. These include tips on creating a defensible space around your home, clearing brush from around the perimeter and adding fireproof materials to your home.
CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) is a state agency that works to protect people, property, and natural resources in California from wildland fires and other emergencies. It is responsible for firefighting, wildfire prevention, resource management, and emergency response services in the state.
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is a state agency that coordinates the response to emergencies and disasters in California. It works to protect people, property, and the environment in the state by coordinating and integrating all levels of government and nongovernmental organizations to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of emergencies and disasters.
Grind Fire Defense provides defensible space services. There are 4 areas or zones to consider when creating a defensible space.
Zone 0
Ember Resistant
The immediate surroundings of your buildings and structures from structure to approximately 5' out.
Zone 1
Lean, Clean & Green
Extends 30 feet from buildings, structures, decks, etc. or to your property line, whichever is closer.
Zone 2
Reduce Fuel
Zone 2 extends form 30 to 100 feet from your buildings, structures, decks, etc. or to your property line.
Zone 3
Egress and Extend
Zone 3 is an access zone, adjacent to roads and driveways. Also called ingress and egress.
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